North Dakota Ag Industries Working Together
Develop and expand animal agriculture in North Dakota
- Support livestock producers during times of change
- Herd expansion or diversification
- New development projects
- Adding new technology or management practices
- Transitioning to the next generation
- Pursue processing capacity expansion
- Attend/Exhibit at local, regional, and national events and trade shows
Assist with the common mission of raising consumer confidence
- Emphasize a unified effort by all of agriculture
- Food safety, quality and nutrition
- Protecting the environment
- Caring for our animals (PQA, BQA, FARM, etc)
- Assist farmers and ranchers with consumer and community outreach events
Consumer and community trust is vital to NDLA’s livestock development mission.
Strengthen our connection with communities and leaders
- Build relationships through
- Face-to-face dialogue
- On-site farm tours
- Virtual and ‘windshield’ farm tours
- Share our story – Why do farmers do what they do?
- Steadfast dedication to our families, neighbors, and employees
- Devout respect for our environment and animals
- Adherence to regulations and industry programs
- Animal agriculture’s involvement in the community
- How animal ag can revitalize our rural communities
Give residents the knowledge and confidence to welcome animal ag development.
A Message from Governor Doug Burgum
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Read MoreFeatured Event
2020 NDLA Livestock Summit
Join us for engaging discussions on ND livestock hot topics and livestock operation tours. ND rural leaders are also urged to attend to hear what developing livestock can do for your communities. The event will conclude with big laughs from Midwest comedian John DeBoer.
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